5.5

five and a half. i had to write that out to believe it. this boy blows me away every single day. his imagination and creativity keep us going from sunrise to sunset (why do my kids wake up soooo early...haha, but seriously.). he is constantly asking questions and remembers everything, and i mean, every thing. life on the road has been so good for river...he has become more independent and has been given a lot more opportunities to get out of his comfort zone. he has to make new friends all the time, talk to new people/neighbors, and gained so much experience as we have explored the u.s in havery the rv. river loves rv life. he loves his bunk bed, animals, drawing, his grandpa, being outside, bike rides, soccer, crafts, and he could probably build legos allllllll day long. recently we have been reading the harry potter series together and it has been a dream come true (i love the books so much), and he is super into it. for the past two days he has dressed up as snape and made a dungeon in our bathroom and makes me learn spells and mix potions. its the best. haha. i told him when we finish the first book i will take him to universal studios to see it all, and now we are already on the second book so i better get him over there!

exploring florida these past few months, river has become so much more comfortable in the water. hallelujah. he has become a little fish. just give him some flippers and he's good to go. my favorite part about the past six months though is seeing river really grow into the role of big brother. you are such an amazing and caring big bro to your baby sis! yes, you two love to tease each other, but the way you talk to each other, and listen to each other is my favorite thing. you love to teach rumi and man, you are such a good teacher.

river, thank you for pushing me to be a better version of myself everyday. thank you for teaching me patience (sometimes...most of the time...the hard way;)), but mostly thank you for forgiving me time and time again. i love being your mom, but sometimes i have no idea if i am doing it right...for you. i know you were meant for me and i was meant for you. my love for you is unconditional and forever, to infinity and beyond.

you are smart. you are brave. you are important. 

and you are oh so loved.

xo